The music video for Babe Rainbow‘s song “Twin Peaks” is billed as a “life hack,” although it’s actually a hilarious instructional video about something we all already know how to do. Learn how to cut an avocado and listen to the beautiful IDM tune below.

I got a puppy three weeks ago (look how cute this fucking thing is), which is why I’ve slacked off on blogging lately. But in an effort to get back aboard the blogging train (toot toot!), here’s the excellent “Tokyo Summer” by the Canadian supergroup Mounties. Since it’s hot and sunny here in Vancouver, this is very seasonally appropriate.

I reviewed the album Thrash Rock Legacy for Exclaim! and interviewed the band. “Tokyo Summer” is my favourite song from the record.

Local boob Jay Arner has a flexi disc coming out for Record Store Day on April 19. It’s for the song “T.S.A.T.S.” — that’s a polite way of saying “Throwing Shit at the Sun.” It’s a psychedelic pop track that switches between woozy comedowns and cloudburst crescendos.

The War on Drugs‘ new album sounds almost exactly like Kurt Vile, which isn’t a coincidence, since Vile used to be in the band. “Red Eyes” is a psychedelic, synth-draped interpretation of classic heartland rock.

I don’t get starstruck easily, but if I ever met Jack White, I’m pretty sure I’d flip my shit. Today, I wrote a news story for Exclaim! about his upcoming album Lazaretto. Not only am I excited for the music, I’m equally eager to see all the art and promotional materials that will go along with it.

A video for the instrumental cut “High Ball Stepper” is below. I’m intrigued…

Back in December, I was having a conversation with a friend about how much I enjoy arena shows. I resolved to start attending more arena gigs, as last night was my fifth since then. I reviewed Kings of Leon for the Georgia Straight, but the band’s showmanship was a little lacking.

I interviewed Nicholas Thorburn of Islands for this week’s Georgia Straight. He’s one of my favourite singers, and his voice sounds especially great on “Wave Forms,” which is the standout cut from 2013′s Ski Mask.

The band is playing in Vancouver as I type this, but unfortunately I’m not able to make it to the show. As a consolation, I’m watching the video for “Black Me Out” from the recent album Transgender Dysphoria Blues.